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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 282.47 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 282.47 and 137.58 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 282.47 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/282.47 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 282.47 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 38,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,861.53/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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